Rush / Fluke: Name Calling For Me, But Not For Thee

Rush Limbaugh’s over-the-top name calling directed at Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke earlier this month has resulted in an over-the-top reaction which continues through this writing. What’s revealed by it all? It’s not about beating your opponent in a debate by making a solid, fact-based case – it’s just about beating down the people… more

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Why Good People (or those who are trying to be) Are So Hard to Find in Politics

Note: If you receive GiN articles by email delivery, there are several videos included here, so it might be advisable to read directly on the website, by clicking here. Since July of last year, I’ve done my best to ensure we reached a goal to publish as many new articles per week as possible, preferably, [...] Source post

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House Rules Committee Was Right on Health Care Defunding Amendment: RULES MATTER

Iowa Congressman Steve King definitely has a fan base among those who are opposed to the health care law. Of course, because he represents constituents in a neighboring state, many conservatives / limited government folks in Nebraska are familiar with Rep. King and appreciative of his outspoken opposition to the implementation of the health care [...]

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